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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1925
Page
21
Local society column records numerous visits and moves among Bluefield Huntington Charleston Welch and Gary residents. Highlights include Kiwanis convention travel, job changes, vacations, hosting out of town guests, and a Gary bowling league formation with officers and schedule.
The Young People's Missionary Society met at Elmer Laughter's home on September 30 with songs, scripture, prayers, a talk on New China by Okey Spangler, and evening refreshments. Officers and teachers for the ecclesiastical year were elected, and numerous Wilcoepersonals update the group with travels, visits, and local notices. Twenty-one gallons of whiskey were dumped into a river after being found in a hose house. Rev. James M. Wysor attends Holston Conference in Tennessee, and Mrs West Brooks has returned home recovering after hospital stay.
The Fidelis Class of College Avenue Baptist Church held a Friday banquet at the church to welcome new members and honor Sunday school officers and teachers. Tables formed a T with yellow and white decor, toastmistress Mrs H W Reynolds presiding. program featured greetings by Gladys Thornton and various talks on class work and service. A menu of fried chicken, green beans, pie and coffee was served. Marianum Society to meet Tuesday at 7 20 PM in the church basement with all members urged to attend.
Miss Lulu MacFaddin will start millinery classes at the YWCA and invites interested persons to meet at the Y quarters Tuesday evening at 7 30.
The Ramsey Parent-Teacher Association invites a large turnout for its meeting scheduled Tuesday at 3 o'clock. Members are urged to attend.
Patrons are urged to gather at Hancock School Tuesday at 3 PM to organize a Parent-Teacher Association and discuss future activities.
The North Side Parent-Teacher Association invites members to attend a meeting Tuesday at 3 o clock at the school due to urgent need for full attendance.
The marriage was solemnized Friday evening at the First Christian church by Rev P P Hasselvander. The bride is described as sweet and lovable with many friends. The groom, Bluefield police captain J C Seagle, holds the position of police captain.
A description promotes cretonies from the market as versatile for slips and aprons, covering dresses while remaining festive. It notes light and dark tones with large or small patterns to suit tastes of the city's residents. Mr and Mrs Seagle will reside on Washington Street in the city.
The Wade Parent-Teacher Association holds a meeting Tuesday at 3 PM in the school. Teachers will give brief talks on room needs, followed by an informal reception for the staff.
The Joy Givers Circle of the East End held a pleasant program at the Berryman building with songs recitations and a charming pageant.
Gary community groups report on regular meetings and social activities. The Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a regualr meeting with a program led by Mrs. G C Sledge and refreshments served by Mrs T R Parker and Mrs R M Halsey. The Episcopal Guild met at Miss Ann Stratton’s home for the fall gathering. The Gary Sewing Club hosted by Mrs C C Riggs enjoyed needlework and refreshments. The Gary Bridge Club postponement to October 14 due to the Eastern Star program in Welboro. The Senior Epworth League held a monthly business meeting and social at Gary Methodist, with devotional, group discussions, games, and refreshments. Miss Betty Robinson to lead tonight with “The Art and Practice of Friendship.” Several residents were noted visiting or relocating including updates on Chewing joining Chrysler Motor Co Welch and others traveling or visiting Bluefield and Roanoke.
The Workers' Club met on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. F. Pendleton with Mrs. William West as leader. The club had the agenda and discussions on community projects and planned future activities.
Ramsey Parent Teacher Association will meet Tuesday at 3 o clock on the second floor of the Bailey Building. All parents and teachers of the schools are urged to attend.
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